BOYDS HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
Welcome!

Boyds Historical Society was organized in
1975 (as the Boyds/Clarksburg Historical
Society).   Our membership consists of local
residents who share an interest in
preserving our community's history. We
welcome potential new members,
contributions, suggestions, and requests for
information.  We are a non profit, 501(c)(3)
organization.
Our Mission:

The Boyds Historical Society wishes to:

  •        Establish an archive and museum
    facility for the community
  •        Preserve the Boyds Negro School as
    a Maryland Historic Site
  •        Promote and encourage activities
    that educate, entertain, and develop
    community fellowship,
  •        Provide space for community
    functions, events and festivals.
Boyds Negro School

1980, BHS acquired the historic Boyds Negro
School property.   The school is located at 19510
White Ground Road.  This one-room 22 x 30 foot
wooden building, heated by a wood stove, served
as the only public school for African Americans in
the Boyds area from 1895-1936.  The schoolhouse
served students in grades 1-8, many of whom
walked for miles to attend classes at the school.  
After the purchase of the property in 1980, the
school was restored by BHS to its original
condition in approximately 1900.   (pictured above).
The school is open by appointment and also on
the last Sunday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm..
We welcome individuals, school groups,
home-schoolers, and anyone with an interest in
our local history.  The school can also be used for
meetings and by community groups.  To arrange a
tour or to reserve the space, contact
info@boydshistory.org.
Mailing address:  
P. O. Box 161
Boyds MD  20841

Email:      info@boydshistory.org
Officers and Members (2009)

President:                 
Elaine Fors-MacKellar

Vice President:         
Maggie Bartlett

Secretary:                  
Candice Wilson

Treasurer:                 
Steve Gibson

Program Chairs:        
Betty Hawkins &
Ginger Gibson

Fundraising:              
Florence Phillips

Community Liaison:  
Kathie Hulley

Members:                  
Bob Leyshon
Peg Coleman
Jane Mote
Merritt & Sue Ann Ednie

The Boyds Historical Society meets
monthly, usually on the last Wednesday
of the month.  We welcome new
members and volunteers.  If you wish
to join, please call 301-461-4646 or
email us at info@boydshistory.org,
DVD Available

BHS has produced an educational
video about the history of the
Boyds Negro School.  It is entitled,
"Boyds Negro School -- Historic
Lives."  The video contains the
re-enactment of life as it was at the
historic school, along with
interviews with former students
and their teacher.  Requests for
copies  may be made by mail or by
email.  DVD's have arrived and
can be purchased for $10.00 ($12.00
if shipping is needed).  We also
still have VHS tapes available for
$5.00).
Announcements:
(June-July 2009)

HERITAGE DAYS
Boyds Negro School will be open
from 12:00 to 4:00 on Saturday and
Sunday, June 27 & 28 for Heritage
Days.  There will be special activities
for families and light refreshments
will be served. See you then!

FLEA MARKET
The next monthly flea market at the
Germantown MARC station will be
held on July 4, 2009.  Spaces are first
come, first-served and cost $15.  
Volunteers are always needed to
assist with the flea markets and
students can earn SSL hours.

OPEN HOUSE
The historic Boyds Negro school
building is open by appointment
during the week for school field trips
or other groups, including home
schoolers.  The school will be open
the last Sunday of each month from
1:00 - 3:00.  For more information
about tours or hours, contact us at
info@boydshistory.org

BOOK SALES
BHS is pleased to announce that a
new book, Boyds: A Character
Study, will be available in early
December. It contains stories about
life in Boyds and the people of
Boyds as told by Arthur Virts and
friends. If you are interested in
purchasing one at $10.00 please
contact Ginger Gibson at
301-428-0671.

[Click on the thumbnail images
below to see the front and back cover
of this special publication.]

Tax deductible donations to help to
defray the cost of printing the book
can be made to:
Boyds Historical Society
P.O. Box 161
Boyds, MD 20841
Please indicate History Book in the
memo portion of your check.
If additional information is needed
please contact Steve Gibson at
301-428-0671.
Upon receipt of donations an
acknowledgement will be provided
for tax purposes.